Established in 1996 by the United Nations, the International Day Of Tolerance is a focus for educating people about the need for tolerance in society, helping individuals to understand the negative effects of intolerance.

In a world that is seemingly forever growing smaller, in a time when communication is becoming ever easier, ever faster, in an age when knowledge is more readily available than ever before, why is it that injustice, oppression, racism, sexism and unfair discrimination still have a role to play?

Not a political person per se, this is hardly the most eloquent post on intolerance but it is heartfelt and hopefully will give you something to think about.

The Misunderstood Child by Kathy Winters is a poem about children with 'hidden' disabilities.

I am the child that looks healthy and fine

I was born with ten fingers and toes

But something is different, somewhere in my mind

And what it is, nobody knows.

I am the child that struggles in school

Though they say that I am perfectly smart

They tell me I'm lazy ..... can learn if I try

But I don't seem to know where to start.

I am the child who won't wear the clothes

Which hurt me or bother my feet

I dread sudden noises, can't handle most smells and tastes

There are few foods I'll eat.

I am the child who can't catch the ball

And runs with an awkward gait

I am the one chosen last on the team

And I cringe as I stand there and wait.

I am the child with whom no one will play

The one that gets bullied and teased

I try to fit in and I want to be liked

But nothing I do seems to please.

I am the child that tantrums and freaks over things that seem petty and trite

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.I liked the poem a lot. I have worked with many children and there are many with these little problem waiting there for some kind of help, understanding and love.Planning again to work with the little ones. Will start soon.

# a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practises, race, religion nationality, etc., differ from one's own; freedom from bigotry: wow, i luv this i luv this tracy...how long it takes for individuals to reach this stage...hope good sense prevails among humans and everyone is respected in equal measure without any bias whatsoever...well lets all try to move in that direction..with all these fanatics all around..

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